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Sulcata Tortoise (African Spurred)
Centrochelys sulcata · Testudinidae
Keepers track 1 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 60–83 cm |
| Adult weight | 45–1 g |
| Lifespan | 5–15 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 38 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 24–32 °C |
| Humidity | 4–6% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Intermediate |
| Native region | Sahel region, Sub-Saharan Africa |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Third-largest tortoise species. Grows very large very fast. Needs extensive outdoor space. Powerful digger.
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